We all know that some of the best runners in the world are Kenyans. At the recent Gold Coast Marathon (July 2010), the top four runners in the marathon event were Kenyans. The Sydney Marathon, which is held in September each year, was won last year by Julius Seurei, a Kenyan. And at the...
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How many times have we given up sleep just so we can go for a run. It's hard, between work, studies, family and other commitments, there just isn't enough hours in the day to do everything. Sleep usually ends up being the one suffering. We all know that not having enough sleep will affect...
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With the Gold Coast Marathon just 2 weeks away, it's time to start tapering!
Every marathoner wants to tell you all the things to do during your marathon taper. Are you ready to hear what you shouldn’t do?
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This year, we have a member from Wollongong Fitness taking part in the Oxfam Trailwalker
Oxfam Trailwalker is the world's greatest team challenge. And it's also one of the toughest. The challenge is to get a team of four across 100km of Australian bush in less than 48 hours - and to raise at least...
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Are you fit enough to join the US Army? Why not take the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT).
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Training for an upcoming half-marathon or marathon event. Be it the Upcoming Sydney Half Marathon, Gold Coast Marathon, the Sydney Sun Herald Marathon, the Melbourne Marathon or any other events; there are 5 types of exercises you should include in your training program.
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The human body is primarily composed of water and keeping yourself hydrated through out the day is one of the most important and basic things you need to remember to stay healthy and fit. There are a lot of reasons why one needs to maintain a well hydrated body. Most of the bodily functions...
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The Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon is only weeks away!
In order to train for a half marathon, it is essential to stay motivated the moment you decide to start training for a race, during the training and during the race itself. A few tips on staying motivated are discussed below.
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Stretching is a very important thing to do before you go on a run. Other things are just as important, like the right pair of running shoes, good form, and a good warm-up run. When we used to meet up for practice at 6AM during the summer, before we started our workout on the...
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There is some controversy as to when the best time to stretch is. Some people believe that it is good to stretch before a run and after the warm up. Others prefer to stretch after the run and skip their pre-run stretch. Some stretch both times. In a lot of ways, the right time...
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